Katie Katuscak

2 weeks ago | edmmaniac.com | Katie Katuscak

In 2017, I was preparing for my very first Bonnaroo. Before I worked in the music industry, I barely knew what to pack, let alone how to survive four days off the grid at my first camping festival, surrounded by tens of thousands of strangers and no reliable cell service. All I knew was this: my high school friends had gone the year before and returned home glowing with stories—sweaty, sun-soaked, blissed out, and begging me to join them for round two. So, without hesitation, I said yes.

3 weeks ago | edmmaniac.com | Katie Katuscak

Lightning in a Bottle (LIB) is billed as “a place where the ordinary fades and the extraordinary takes its place.” This year, that sentiment felt more true than ever. From May 21-25, the shores of Buena Vista Lake—near Bakersfield, California—once again became a vivid portal of creativity, connection, and self-discovery. Attendees packed their bags, ready to shed the outside world and immerse themselves in something far more expansive.

1 month ago | edmmaniac.com | Katie Katuscak

After nearly a decade of raving and three years working in music, I’m not exactly sure why I hadn’t been to Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas, the largest electronic music festival in the United States, prior to this year. Maybe I always thought EDC Las Vegas was too big for me. I hate crowds. Perhaps I thought it was too commercial, as someone who typically prefers artier, transformational music festivals.

1 month ago | edmmaniac.com | Katie Katuscak

Since its inception in 2005, the Do LaB has always been different. Originally introduced at Coachella, the project’s intention was to showcase a modest art installation without a music component. Its founders, however, refuse to go anywhere without speakers, so when the festival started turning down, Do LaB started turning up. Now, the party outfit has its own independent lineup at Coachella, which many anticipate more than the main event.

1 month ago | edmmaniac.com | Katie Katuscak

Every seasoned raver knows: EDC Las Vegas isn’t just a festival—it’s a pilgrimage, a “final boss” of the electronic music world. While the official festivities run from May 16-18, the real magic begins long before the gates of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway swing open. In true Vegas fashion, the city turns up the volume early, with pre-parties, legendary poolside ragers, and exclusive club events kicking off as early as Tuesday, May 14.